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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Students want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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